The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band featuring Rick Vito

Venue Information

Metro Theatre, Sydney

The Metro Theatre has long been Sydney’s leading independent rock venue and has played host to some of the most memorable live gigs Sydney music fans have seen and heard. It is a landmark venue for both international and local acts, being a pivotal breakthrough venue for bands as they break on to the scene.

At the front of the group is Rick Vito, veteran Bluesman and former Fleetwood Mac vocalist and lead guitarist, Rick adds his personal touch while staying true to the styling of early Fleetwood Mac front man Peter Green, who along with Lenny Castellanos on bass and Mark Johnston on keyboard, will be delivering a world class blend of Blues and Rock to the Bluesfest audience.

Victor Martinez joined The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band feat Mick Vito at their Sydney show.

Harry Healy joined The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band feat Mick Vito at their Melbourne show.

As well as their own material, the band pays tribute to the original Fleetwood Mac, the all-male Blues band that started it all in 1967. A typical set can include original Fleetwood Macsongs plus great Blues standards such as; ‘Oh Well’ (Fleetwood Mac), ‘Rattlesnake Shake’ (Peter Green- Fleetwood Mac), ‘Eyesight to the Blind’ (Sonny Boy Williamson), ‘Love That Burns’ (Fleetwood Mac), ‘Songbird’ (Fleetwood Mac), ‘Black MagicWoman’ (Peter Green- which was later covered by Santana),‘When the Levee Breaks’ (Memphis Minnie & Kansas Joe McCoy ) , ‘World Turning’ (Fleetwood Mac) , ‘Stop Messin' Around’ (Fleetwood Mac ) , ‘Shake YourMoneymaker’ (Elmore James ), with encores including classic Fleetwood Mac tracks like ‘Go Your Own Way’ (Fleetwood Mac ) ‘Tusk’ (Fleetwood Mac) and ‘Don't Stop’ (Fleetwood Mac).

In 2008, THE MICK FLEETWOOD BLUES BAND featuring Rick Vito released Blue Again, recorded live at the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, Missouri. The album features equal parts Blues rave-up and loving homage to the early incarnation of Fleetwood Mac, and the powerhouse Blues project features versions of early Peter Green-penned hits such as 'Black Magic Woman','Albatross' and 'Rattlesnake Shake' as well as original material composed by Rick Vito. The album made it to No. 4 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums Charts.

We can’t wait to take that trip down memory lane when THE MICK FLEETWOOD BLUES BAND take the stage in their upcoming shows.